nvited and hosted by the Station Commander, on 1st July 2025 I had the honour of attending the blessing ceremony for RAF Honington’s new gate guard - Tornado GR4 ('twin stick') registration ZG752.

At our 863 (Thurston) Squadron formal Annual Dinners we always try to follow RAF traditions and etiquette where pragmatically possible.

Sunday, December 8th, 2024 – Not an early start by our Squadron’s standards, but still, there were plenty of Sunday faces at HQ as we

Thursday 5th December, from 1930 to 2100, 863 (Thurston) Squadron hosted its Annual Awards Evening, celebrating the incredible dedication

At 863 (Thurston) Squadron, we are incredibly proud of our cadets’ hard work and dedication as they reach new milestones and acquire skills

The second day of our Recruit Training Camp (RTC) was nothing short of phenomenal. From qualification successes to thrilling activities and

Charlie Nunn (Lloyds Banking Group Executive Director and Group Chief Executive) has sent the message below via Mr. Byn Parry-Jones MBE

This night marked a monumental occasion for 863 (Thurston) Squadron as our newest recruits completed their journey, transitioning from ...

At 863 (Thurston) Squadron, we are incredibly proud of our cadets’ hard work and dedication as they reach new milestones and acquire skills

863 (Thurston) Squadron's heraldic crest depicts a flying salmon and we know the salmon works hard throughout its life cycle against all odd

At 863 (Thurston) Squadron, we are incredibly proud of our cadets’ hard work and dedication as they reach new milestones and acquire skills

his week marked an important milestone for our newest recruits, as they received their official blue uniforms and embarked on their journey

Today marked a significant milestone for our new recruits with the arrival of the long-awaited blue uniform. In the background, our...

Concluding on 30th October, three committed cadets from 863 (Thurston) Squadron—SGT Colinwood-Hall, CPL Weeks, and CDT Trumpess—wrapped up

On Day 13 of the New Recruits Diary, the cadets at 863 (Thurston) Squadron delved into the essentials of uniform upkeep, with a focus on

Did you know that when the RAF was formed there was lots of arguing before the RAF ranks were finally agreed on?

Monday evening was an exciting milestone in the journey of our new recruits at 863 (Thurston) Squadron, as they were formally introduced to

On the 21st of October, 863 (Thurston) Squadron hosted an evening dedicated to leadership, marking the first step in what will be a continue

Thursday 17th October saw the new recruits head to Abbeycroft Leisure Centre for their swimming assessment. This session is a vital part of

The sharp ring of alarms cut through the silence at 0700, signalling the start of a day destined for the hills. The team stirred from ....